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AE18 XNV

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,847 mi
Last recorded45,847 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 45,847 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 21,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 13,721 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AE18 XNV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 20,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE18 XNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE18 XNV registered?

AE18 XNV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AE18 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XNV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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